Once upon a time, a dashing young British Army officer and a lovely student nurse fell deeply, magically in love. Then he was shipped off to Korea and they never heard from one another. Forty years later, fate brings... more » them together again... with hilarious results. In this collection of classic episodes, Jean has issues with her new neighbors, Lionel deals with his hearing loss, and Judith and Sandy both have memorable encounters with their suitors.« less
"This is just a fabulously entertaining television series -- funny and sweet. Although the seasons are short compared to US Shows (This set has 7 episodes), they're enjoyable enough that they're worth it. (Great things come in small packages.) Here's a quick summary of the episodes:
1. Jean suspects Lionel is going deaf, but he resists going to the doctor. Meanwhile, Lionel becomes convinced that Jean is having problems with her eyes.
2. Jean & Lionel take a parental interest in Harry, Sandy's policeman boyfriend. Yet the affairs of the younger generation seem to diminish in importance when Jean receives a phone message from an old flame.
3. Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to discover what the new neighbors are like. How is it they show up at the pub with black eyes?
4. The whole gang heads out to the country for the weekend. But road construction is about to throw the travelers for a loop.
5. Jean's brother, Stephen, and his wife are expected for another visit. To the Hardcastles' surprise, they arrive via separate modes of transportation to announce that they are having a tiff.
6. Jean gets everyone, including Lionel's father and stepmother, to help out with her old-age party at the church hall. Lionel is anxious about the whole idea, especially after being told to watch out for Mrs. Thrupp.
7. The Duncans abruptly vacate the dwelling next door, and Judith has the wonderful idea that she and Alistair move in. Lionel has his reservations, but they are nothing compared to the reservations of Judith when Alistair makes a surprising proposal."
Love It
Susan Marando | Tampa, Florida | 04/11/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Love As Time Goes By. I have all seven DVD'S and waiting on the rest of the series to come out.You become part of this family,they are so down to earth and you feel right at home with all of them. Anyone know when the rest of the series will be out on DVD ? Please everyone buy this,it will make your day."
Sandy gets a beau
Movie Mania | Southern Calfornia | 10/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Series 7
Episode 1 - Jean thinks that Lionel is going deaf and Lionel thinks Jean's sight is failing. Neither one wants to admit their own problem.
Episode 2 - Jean receives a message from an old romantic flame. When she meets up with him he has not only lost is dashing figure but is a drunk.
Episode 3 - The new neighbors arrive and Jean tries to find out everything about them. But all regret meeting them.
Episode 4 - The entire gang goes to the country. When the locals are up in arms over a new bypass, Jean decides to head up the protest committee before she finds out what side the town is on.
Episode 5 - Stephen and Penny are coming for another visit. But when Penny arrives first, Jean and Lionel discover Penny and Stephen are having a tiff. (And as expected a stupid one).
Episode 6 - Jean gets the entire gang including Rocky and Madge, to help out with an event for the senior citizens.
Episode 7 - When the new neigbors vacate, Judith thinks that Alister should buy it. But things change when Alister wants more of a commitment then Judith is expecting.
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Addictive
T. Ellis | Minnesota, USA | 09/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The humor is gentle and the characters pull you in! My wife and I are hooked and have the entire collection!"
Evolution of the comedy on life
K. Vaughan | Hudson, WI | 10/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We have watched all of the series in chronological sequence from the beginning through Series 7. Getting to know the characters and how each has grown over time allows the subtlety of English Humor to shine even more. As each episode ends you are left wondering what the next chapter in their lives will be. Highly entertaining."